VP Aviation Research in London

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTIONThe Aviation Research team in the Global Aviation Finance Office (GAFO) at MUFG focuses on the delivery of market expertise to support the business. They inform the Global Aviation Finance Office with relevant asset and sector analyses, and thought leadership for deal and execution support, and promotion of the franchise’s brand.Aviation Research is a global function which supports the EMEA, APAC and US teams, and by extension contributes to global client discussions to support the GAFO business.NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTSNoneMAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a genuine passion for all things aviation with a desire to work with one of the largest aviation lenders in order to help shape and grow our business for the future pro-actively seeking out, exploring and researching existing and new avenues of aviation related products.The Aviation Research team tracks factors influencing asset liquidity and value dynamics. Responsibilities include supporting transaction activity through research and analysis, supplying timely market insights to internal stakeholders, and contributing to the corporate external profile through research outputs and client-facing interactions that promote the acumen of MUFG Global AviationKEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport and develop Aviation Research activities including:Responsibility to pro-actively seek out, explore and research existing and new avenues of aviation related opportunities for our businessResponsibility to perform tasks, including the collection, analysis and distribution of a broad range of data pertaining to the commercial aviation industry and trends;The commercial aviation assets (aircraft/engines, etc.),the markets in which they trade (airlines, investors/lessors, manufacturers and aftermarket players, etc.),and their values (market, base, soft and part-out, etc.).Responsibility to provide internal stakeholders with expert opinion to assist decision making for debt provision involving commercial aviation assets;Responsibility to contribute to externally communicate MUFG’s expertise in the commercial aviation industry.Responsibility to Research new aviation related business opportunities for future MUFG involvement in order to grow the MUFG lending platform appetite.This senior position is expected to analyse dynamics that drive commercial aviation assets’ liquidity and values, and be able to represent the Bank with clients, deliver conference presentations and produce industry reports and further evolve our AR function within the Bank.WORK EXPERIENCEEssential:Significant relevant industry experience (in aviation finance, appraisal, airline, lessor, consultancy)SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEFunctional / Technical Competencies:EssentialExtensive knowledge and demonstration of understanding the value of aircraft and/or related parts, and appraisal methodologiesDemonstrated experience outside of the normal commercial aviation platform in order to help evolve our businessKnowledge of the current aircraft and engines programmesUnderstanding of aircraft lifecycle economicsStrong analytical and numeracy skillsFluency in the English language – spoken and writtenFluency with the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with online aviation intelligence platformsPresentation, interpersonal and networking skillsProblem-solving and market research skillsAbility to manage and prioritise workloadExcellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex data into clear strategic insightsStrategic thinker with strong commercial acumenHigh degree of analytical rigor and intellectual curiosityStrong network across airlines, OEMs, lessors, appraisers, and industry bodiesAbility to leverage internal and external network to gather intelligenceEducation / Qualifications:EssentialDegree level educated or equivalent industry experience preference for aviation or finance qualificationsPreferred:ISTAT Certified AppraiserPERSONAL REQUIREMENTSComfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environments with multiple stakeholders and within a high performing teamExcellent communication skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyStrong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgementA structured and logical approach to workStrong problem-solving skillsA creative and innovative approach to workExcellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environmentStrong numerical skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skillsStrong work ethic, with a proactive, constructive approachA calm and professional approach at all times, with the ability to perform well under pressureThe ability to articulate and implement GAFO’s strategy and exemplify MUFG’s culture principlesCulture leader by example, sets tone and expectations for peers through actions and authenticityExhibit behaviours expected of peers and pursue self-development both internally and externallyWe are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.